Dolly Sods Wilderness
Dolly Sods Wilderness is a hard 25 miles off-road trail near Davis, WV, best run May - October. The gear list marks 33"+ all-terrain tires and 4WD with low range as required, and Recovery straps as recommended. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended without the required build parts.
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Dolly Sods is unlike anything else east of the Mississippi, a windswept highland plateau that looks more like the Canadian tundra than Appalachian West Virginia. Stunted red spruce, sphagnum bogs, and heath barrens create an otherworldly landscape at 4,000+ feet. Rocky forest roads access this unique ecosystem where 360-degree views stretch across the Allegheny Plateau in every direction.
Fun Facts
Dolly Sods was used as a US Army artillery training ground during WWII. Unexploded ordnance may still exist.
The stunted red spruce and heath barrens resemble Canadian tundra more than West Virginia.
At 4,863 feet, it's one of the highest plateaus in the eastern United States.
🛞 Tires
⚙️ Drivetrain
🪢 Recovery
Closest campgrounds to Dolly Sods Wilderness:
- Red Creek Campground · 3 mi (straight-line)
- Jess Judy · Cabins · 8 mi (straight-line)
- Big Bend Campground · UPPER TRACT · 8 mi (straight-line)
- Monongahela National Forest (Seneca Shadows Campground) · SENECA ROCKS · 12 mi (straight-line)
- Bear Heaven Campground · 19 mi (straight-line)
- Monongahela National Forest (Spruce Knob Lake Campground) · CIRCLEVILLE · 19 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
This trail rewards preparation. Run these tools before you load up, the numbers matter.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Running 35s or 37s? Confirm fitment and sidewall height before you go.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Low-range crawl ratio is everything on technical terrain, calculate yours first.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.
Trail Matchmaker
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